Septuagenarian arrested for alleged rape of 10-year-old in Bauchi

By Christopher Ameh
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 70-year-old man for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old minor in Magama Gumau, Toro LGA, Bauchi.
The incident was reported by the 40-year-old father of the victim, a resident of Magama Gumau. He reported alongside his 10-year-old biological daughter that one Hamza Yahaya, 70 years old, of the same address, lured his daughter to his hideout within the area and had unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives attached to Toro Division immediately mobilized to the scene and arrested the suspect. During interrogation, the suspect denied the recent allegation but voluntarily...